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Video – Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

January 28, 2021

There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at 503-233-1779 and we will inspect your furnace.  

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How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?

January 18, 2021

The average air-source heat pump lasts approximately 15 years. But your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit’s life span is dependent on several factors, including its design and overall quality. However, there are many factors that you, as owner, directly control.  Pump It Up, Perfectly Caring for your heat pump requires diligence, but is…

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 20, 2020

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Oregon, creating some significant health problems. At Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter…

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

November 25, 2020

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Oregon City homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. However, the last thing you want to worry about when…

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Video – Do You Want to Reduce Your Energy Bills?

November 24, 2020

Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills. Call us at 503-233-1779 today for more information.  

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Video – Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Family’s Health

October 28, 2020

Air quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly and installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers are some of the ways you can affect the air quality in your home. Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning 503-233-1779  

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HVAC Ways to Go Green in Your Home

HVAC Ways to Go Green in Your Home

October 16, 2020

Going green is all the rage. And it’s understandable why. We all have a responsibility to care for the world around us for future generations. You probably already take at least small steps to do things like reduce, reuse, and recycle.  Our team at Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning wants to provide some heating, ventilation,…

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Carbon-Monoxide

Video – What Is Carbon Monoxide?

September 25, 2020

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane,…

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How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat

September 18, 2020

With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it is easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it is designed for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier. Naturally, anything can be confusing at times, so feel free to contact our qualified Ben’s…

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Video – Why Do I Need to Change My AC Filter?

August 27, 2020

If you are not changing the filter in your AC system like you change the oil in your car you risk overworking it and damaging it that could result in expensive repairs or even replacement! At least every three months or more frequently if you have pets or dust issues! Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning…

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